> Do you mean that it costs a patient USD1800 to get a crown? That's what he charges and gets paid. Of that, the insurance company will pay around half, with t

> Do you mean that it costs a patient USD1800 to get a crown? That's what he charges and gets paid. Of that, the insurance company will pay around half, with the patient paying the rest. Compared to medical billing in the US, it's a miracle of clarity. I suspect because people are more willing to change dentists, and even with a sore tooth, they're willing to pick someone who is better/cheaper. So there's some price pressure by the customer.